In 2012, Rodriguez began dating singer Madonna. However, the Rangers finished last in the AL Western division in both years. He had the sixth-most home runs in AL history, the most since Roger Maris' league record 61 in 1961 and the most ever for a shortstop for the second straight year. [156] The first base experiment yielded two total appearances in 2015. (Getty Images) That is, until very recently. [158] He finished with 33 home runs, 86 RBI, 131 hits, and a .252 batting average. [102] The Yankees had stumbled to a 1315 record in Rodriguez' absence, and his return fortified the lineup and provided much-needed protection for three-hole hitter Mark Teixeira, who was a notoriously slow starter. [209] Rodriguez said he did not know whether he was using the drug properly or whether it was safe. The couple had two daughters before splitting up in 2008. Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez both had a series of high-profile relationships before they found love with each other. For the season, Rodriguez finished fourth in the league in RBI (121), fifth in runs scored (113), eighth in home runs (35) and walks (90), and ninth in OBP (.392). In 2002,[258] he married Cynthia Scurtis,[258] a psychology graduate[259] he had met at a gym in Miami, Florida. 660, tying Willie Mays for fourth on all-time list as Yankees beat Red Sox, 32", "Alex Rodriguez Passes Willie Mays for 4th Place on MLB's All-Time Home Run List", "Alex Rodriguez of New York Yankees takes sole possession of all-time AL RBI list", "Career leaders & records for runs batted in", "Yankees trounce Tigers as A-Rod passes Roberto Clemente on all-time hit list", "Alex Rodriguez hits 3 home runs vs. [218] For six months of the year, Rodriguez injected himself twice monthly with "boli" (a drug name unfamiliar to experts and perhaps a slang term for Primobolan or Dianabol, although the latter steroid is taken orally). [178], In July 2020, it was announced that Rodriguez would be part of the judging panel for the Forbes' Next 1000 list, a franchise which focuses on entrepreneurs from marginalized communities. He was one of 13 players suspended for their roles in the scandal. More From Harper's BAZAAR. Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez both had a series of high-profile relationships before they found love with each other. [243] That year, A-Rod Corp purchased a major equity stake in TruFusion, a Las Vegas-based fitness studio chain,[244] and invested in the beverage brand Dirty Lemon. In the 2004 ALDS, Rodriguez was a dominant hitter against the Minnesota Twins, batting .421 and slugging .737 while delivering two key extra-inning hits. He finished three points behind Gonzlez (290287), matching the second closest AL MVP voting in history. Meanwhile, Rodriguez was married to Cynthia Scurtis from 2002 to 2008 per Daily Mail, and they have two daughters together, Natasha and Ella. [147] In a pinch-hit appearance against the Red Sox on May 1, Rodriguez hit his 660th career home run off reliever Junichi Tazawa, tying Willie Mays for fourth place on the all-time home run list. [100] The list of the 104 positive-testing players was released to the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) in 2004. He was married to a psychology graduate Cynthia Scurtis in 2002. [118], Rodriguez hit his 23rd career grand slam off Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Jonny Venters on June 12, 2012, which tied Lou Gehrig for the most in MLB history. He finished second to Juan Gonzlez in balloting for the AL Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award. [286] In April 2020, Rodriguez and Lopez donated 20,000 prepared Tiller & Hatch meals to help hospitality workers in the Miami area who had lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Game 4, Rodriguez drove in the go-ahead run with two outs in the ninth inning off closer Brad Lidge. [140], Rodriguez reported to New York Yankees' 2015 spring training camp three days early. Alex Rodriguez got married once back in 2002 to Cynthia Scurtis. The podcast interviews industry leaders, athletes, and entrepreneurs. [123], While rehabilitating his hip, Rodriguez was embroiled in a series of negative headlines: he became a central figure of the Biogenesis baseball scandal and MLB's investigation into his possible connection to performance-enhancing drugs. 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Page Six exclusively revealed in March in 2021 that J-Rod was no more. "[170] Rodriguez ended the season playing 65 games with a .200 batting average, nine home runs and 31 RBIs. Instead, it gave Rodriguez until the afternoon of August 4 to reach an agreement regarding a suspension or greater punishment for his role in the Biogenesis affair. Prior to the season, Rodriguez opted to play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.[73]. [278] Rodriguez remains an ardent University of Miami fan. "It has everything to do with privacy. Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27, 1975), nicknamed "A-Rod", is an American former professional baseball shortstop and third baseman, businessman and philanthropist. Rodriguez became the youngest player ever to reach 500 home runs at 32 years, 8 days. [98] Rodriguez's name appears on a government-sealed list of 104 major-league players (out of 1200 tested[99]) who came up positive for performance-enhancing drugs. [9], In the off-season, during the week of January 19, 2015, it was reported that Rodriguez met with new Commissioner of Baseball Rob Manfred. Lopez has walked down the aisle three times, while Rodriguez is preparing for his second time as a groom. [264][265] The couple reached a settlement that September. In March 2016, Alex Rodriguez started dating 23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki. [141][142][143] Girardi planned to play Rodriguez at first base during spring training to assess whether he could be played there, a first for his career. [89] On October 28, 2007, Rodriguez's agent, Scott Boras, announced that he would not renew his contract with the Yankees citing that he "was unsure of the future composition" of the team. This article is about the baseball player. "[55], In an article written eight years later, Rodriguez said he regretted signing with the Texas Rangers and wished he had signed with the New York Mets instead, and that he had heeded the advice of his agent, Scott Boras. His nine home runs in April matched a team record that was shared (through 2008) with Ivn Rodrguez (2000), Carl Everett (2003), and Ian Kinsler (2007). The couple had two daughters before splitting up in 2008. He was first team prep All-American as a senior, hitting .505 with nine home runs, 36 runs batted in (RBIs), and 35 stolen bases in 35 attempts in 33 games. He played at a high level in his three years with Texas, highlighted by his first AL MVP Award win in 2003, but the team failed to make the playoffs during his tenure. The club's fortunes changed later in the month, when Rodriguez fell into a slump that saw his batting average plummet as the Yankees fell to second place. Rodriguez played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners (19942000), Texas Rangers (20012003), and New York Yankees (20042016). [246], In 2019, the company invested in the co-living startup Bungalow, Acorns, and Sonder Corp.[247] That same year, Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez partnered with telehealth company Hims and Hers to provide affordable healthcare. [283] In addition, Rodriguez created a scholarship program for Boys and Girls Club alumni to attend the University of Miami, sponsoring more than 25 students since inception of the program. [152] Rodriguez' next home run was also his 3,000th career hit, making him the 29th player to reach the milestone. 9,641, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved Rodriguez gained many awards, including 2 Gold Gloves, 10 Silver Slugger Awards, 4 AL Hank Aaron Awards and was 14 times invited for All-Star games. [26] He was promoted to the Jacksonville Suns of the Class AA Southern League. [175] In the 2022 season, Rodriguez moved to a simulcast on ESPN2 that he co-hosts with Michael Kay. However, at the time of the testing there were no punishments for this sort of activity. [179], Rodriguez appeared in The Captain, a 2022 miniseries about Jeter's life and career. [130] On August 11, Rodriguez hit his first home run of the season off Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander. WebAlexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27, 1975), nicknamed " A-Rod ", is an American former professional baseball shortstop and third baseman, businessman and philanthropist. Sitemap, Your California Privacy Rights Rodriguez played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners (19942000), Texas Rangers (20012003), and New York Yankees (20042016). The details around Lopezs first marriage arent very clear. His 2,000th hit, on July 21, 2006 six days prior to his 31st birthday was also his 450th home run. 2005 also marked the tenth straight season that Rodriguez scored at least 100 runs. And I wanted to prove to everyone that I was worth being one of the greatest players of all time. [213] An official statement by Major League Baseball made shortly after Rodriguez's test results became public expressed "grave concern" without naming Rodriguez, noting that "because the survey testing that took place in 2003 was intended to be non-disciplinary and anonymous, we can not make any comment on the accuracy of this report as it pertains to the player named. [125], Rodriguez played his first rehab assignment game on July 2, 2013, with the Yankees Class-A Low affiliate, the Charleston RiverDogs. The star is now married to Ben Affleck, tying the knot in July 2022two decades after first becoming engaged and then spending 17 years away from each other. Rodriguez gained many awards, including 2 Gold Gloves, 10 Silver Slugger Awards, 4 AL Hank Aaron Awards and was 14 times invited for All-Star games. Alex Rodriguez sounds like he has no hard feelings when it comes to his split from Jennifer Lopez. The former couple started dating in March 2017 and got engaged just two years later. WebLopez's third marriage was to Latin Grammy winner Marc Anthony, with whom she shares her twins Emme and Max. Retired Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez has been linked to all kinds during and after his first (and only) marriage. [199][200][201][202][203][204] However, after his performance in the 2009 postseason, Rodriguez started receiving many positive comparisons to Reggie Jackson, even being selected as "Mr. October" by Jackson and USA Today. [34], Rodriguez split most of the 1995 season between the Mariners and the Tacoma Rainiers of the PCL. 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